Iliad Partners

Iliad Partners is recognized as a pioneering Venture Capital fund headquartered in the UAE, committed to nurturing the growth of early-stage technology companies across the MENA region. With a team comprising former entrepreneurs and operators boasting extensive global and regional expertise in business development, investments, and growth strategies, Iliad Partners adopts a proactive, hands-on approach to every investment opportunity.

The Mission of Iliad Partners:

– Empowering Tomorrow’s Disruptors: Iliad Partners collaborates closely with founders to foster the development of disruptive companies, guiding them through the journey of business expansion, market penetration, and regional scaling across the dynamic landscape of the MENA region and beyond.

– Targeted Investments: Iliad Partners focuses its investment efforts on MENA startups, with a particular emphasis on the UAE and Saudi Arabia, at the forefront of the tech revolution and digital transformation across key sectors such as fintech, proptech, logistics, and edtech. The firm seeks out highly scalable, post-revenue technology firms operating in the B2B realm, poised at the Pre-Series A and Series A stages, ready to scale their operations and explore new horizons.

– Global Innovation Bridge: Iliad Partners selectively invests in innovative global startups equipped with disruptive technologies, seeking entry into the MENA market, with a special focus on the UAE and KSA. The firm aims to bridge critical innovation gaps in the region and catalyze industry disruption with cutting-edge tech solutions.

The Approach of Iliad Partners:

– Strategic Partnerships: With a robust network of leading family groups in the GCC, Iliad Partners extends post-investment support to its portfolio companies, facilitating revenue generation, business development, strategic alliances, and market expansion initiatives. The firm fosters collaboration between family groups and startups, driving the digital transformation of traditional businesses.

– Active Support: Leveraging its operational experience and regional network, Iliad Partners provides hands-on support to its portfolio companies, spanning business development, market access, talent acquisition, governance, finance, and fundraising efforts. The firm stands by its startups through multiple funding rounds, ensuring their sustained growth and success.

At Iliad Partners, the team stands shoulder to shoulder with experienced founders and resilient teams, fully committed to realizing localized solutions tailored for the MENA region. As former founders and tech entrepreneurs themselves, the team cherishes its partnerships with founders and strives to empower them on their entrepreneurial odyssey.